Farewell Angelina‘s new Christmas song “Good Ole Boy” paints Santa as a down-home country boy, and we’ve got no problems with that! During this premiere of “Good Ole Boy,” the country quartet sing about Santa’s Read More
If Maren Morris is comfortable, she’s probably doing it wrong. Country music’s Grammy-winning breakout artist has relied on songs and messages that are counterintuitive — she’s a right lane driver in an industry that expects you to be Read More
RaeLynn‘s ultimate Christmas playlist is as fun and dynamic as she is. The country singer has shared 10 all-timers for Taste of Country readers — it’s a playlist of traditionals, originals and songs that she Read More
“Country music is earnest. It’s all about the songs.” We’re sitting with Beau Patrick Bedford, bandleader and producer for the Texas Gentlemen, somewhere in East Nashville, enjoying a cup of coffee. He and his fellow Read More
“Heartache on the Dance Floor” was Jon Pardi‘s third single — and third No. 1 hit — from his sophomore album, California Sunrise. The song, written by Pardi along with Brice Long and Bart Butler, is Read More
Tony Lucca is rounding out 2017 with an appropriately timed Guest Room Sessions performance. Readers can press play above to watch Lucca cover the classic holiday tune “Blue Christmas.” Lucca recorded this Guest Room Sessions clip Read More
Sarah Darling is sharing her take on Joni Mitchell’s famous 1971 song “River” this holiday season with a new acoustic version debuting exclusively on Taste of Country. Dressed in a winter white sweater as Christmas lights shine Read More
On Dec. 6, Time magazine revealed its Person of the Year for 2017: “the Silence Breakers,” those who have stepped forward to share their stories of sexual abuse, harassment and / or assault. Among the people Read More
Who is “Craig”? The subject of the most uplifting moment on Walker Hayes‘ new Boom. album is a real, extremely generous churchgoer and he has heard it. “It crushed him,” Hayes admits. Talking to Taste of Country, Hayes tells the Read More
There’s no way around it: The year 2017 was a difficult one, both in the country music community and beyond. From the deaths of stars such as Glen Campbell and Troy Gentry to the tragic Route 91 Harvest Festival Read More
Sheryl Crow says no one in the popular country music world is willing to speak up for gun control. She’s not totally right. The singer seemed to be talking in general terms when she told the Guardian Read More
Emily Hackett is ringing in the holidays with a heartfelt cover of the John Lennon classic, “Happy Xmas (War Is Over).” In the spirit of the season, she looked to her family for inspiration for the lyric Read More
Christmas is a time for odd family traditions to take center stage, which is a phenomenon that often rears its head in musical/band families as well. The guys in Rascal Flatts are certainly no strangers Read More
Walker Hayes wears scars like they’re badges of honor. He talks about his faults like someone else would brag about their kids. He’ll sing about having his van repossessed or being an alcoholic like another singer would croon about a Read More
Morgan Evans is not only a rising country artist, he’s an established songwriter as well. Evans — who is married to Kelsea Ballerini — wrote every song on his eponymous freshman album (which was only released in Read More
Dylan Scott and his wife Blair are officially parents! The couple’s first child, a boy, has arrived. Beckett Scott Robinson arrived on Tuesday (Dec. 12), at 5:20PM, People reports. The baby boy was born weighing 8 pounds and measuring Read More
The year 2017 has brought with it its fair share of hits, from love songs to party songs to feel-good family songs. Throughout the year, established artists such as Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean have taken their turn at Read More
Though The Siren’s Song has been out for a couple of months, we keep returning to Kacy & Clayton‘s one-of-a-kind sound over and over. With an obvious retro influence, they’ve magically tapped into an older sound Read More
Dierks Bentley and Cassidy Black are one of country music’s most beloved — and most adorable — couples. They met as students at Ingleside Middle School in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1987, and throughout the years, they dated sporadically; however, the Read More
Maren Morris made a powerful statement when she released “Dear Hate” following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1. But the track was actually years in the making. Backstage at the CMA Awards, Read More
The title of Luke Bryan‘s new album gets turned on him in a new video that presses the singer to name everything that makes him country … in less than 30 seconds. It’s not easy. During Read More
“Friends in Low Places” could have been one of George Strait‘s biggest hits. In fact, had Garth Brooks gotten his way, the King of Country would have taken the song to No. 1! On page 82 Read More
The most popular song from Steve Moakler‘s Steel Town album just got a makeover, as the singer has cut an acoustic version of “Suitcase.” The reimagined studio recording is now available for fans through this Read More
With 2017 coming to a close, it’s time to open up The Boot’s country music yearbook and dole out some superlatives. Throughout this year, these artists have really stood out. The Boot’s staff opened up Read More
Midland scored a No. 1 hit with their debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” a song from their freshman album, On the Rocks. The song, written by band members Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson, along with Read More
Brett Eldredge tried to take a day off on Christmas. He just wanted to enjoy family, the church service and a restful holiday. His family wouldn’t let him. “They got so mad at me,” Eldredge says, mostly exaggerating Read More
Talented singers and songwriters are ubiquitous in Music City. You’ll find them singing their hearts out on Broadway, playing show after show after show, setting up meetings, attending writers’ rounds and holed up in songwriting Read More
In 2009, Chris Young hit No. 1 for the first time, with “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),” but the first single the 2006 Nashville Star winner released was “Drinkin’ Me Lonely,” a tune that peaked at Read More
It would be accurate to call 2017 the year of the country music baby boom. This year, country stars have been busy bringing new music and new life into the world. A number of country artists Read More
With big families and big feasts (and maybe a big fight or two), country stars celebrate the holidays just like we do. Family, friends and hot buttered rum (us too, Jake Owen!) are among country Read More
Conway Twitty‘s fans received a gift of sorts in early October: brand-new, never-before-released recordings from the late, great country singer. His daughter Joni — a musician in her own right — recently spoke with The Read More
The year 2017 brought with it a number of big country hits that lingered at the top of the charts; some (such as Sam Hunt‘s “Body Like a Back Road“) even found a place on the Read More
“Heart Break” is the title track of and second single from Lady Antebellum‘s sixth studio album. Written by all three of the trio’s members — Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood — along with Jesse Frasure and Read More
Americana duo Blue Honey are premiering the music video for their song “Angels Come Home” exclusively for readers of The Boot. Press play above to watch. A pulsing, tear-jerking love song, “Angels Come Home” was written by Read More
The year 2017 has been a great one for many country stars: Grammys trophies, ACM Awards wins, superstar tours and highly anticipated new music have all been part of the year. However, it’s also been Read More
Love has definitely been in the air in 2017. A whole bunch of country music stars surprised fans with engagement or wedding news throughout the year. Sam Hunt kicked off 2017 with a bang, announcing a new single on Read More
Keeping track of country albums released in any given year is a full-time job. In fact, with so much music coming out each month, it’s easy to lose count of even the great records. Some Read More
Brett Eldredge‘s song “The Long Way” is not only generating buzz for its sweet sentiment, but also for the leading lady in the music video, Sadie Robertson. Though rumors have been swirling that Eldredge and the Duck Read More
December is a truly glorious month: It’s when Christmas carols break out, mistletoe is hung (to both excitement and dismay), twinkling lights are everywhere and gifts appear under the tree. Depending on where you live and what you believe, Read More
Sitting inside Beer Culture on 45th Street in the middle of New York City, the boys of the Ghost of Paul Revere seem right at home. It might be pouring rain outside, but inside, alternative rock Read More
Chase Rice is hungry for the success he experienced with Ready Set Roll, and he feels he’s created his next celebratory project with Lambs & Lions. Speaking with Taste of Country Nights, Rice reveals that the album is Read More
Lee Brice is a proud father of three–two boys, one girl. After having some time to process the birth of his first daughter in June, Brice recently shared with Taste of Country the differences between Read More
When Danielle Bradbery released her eponymous freshman album in 2013, she was only 17 years old, and was getting accustomed to life in the spotlight after winning Season 4 of The Voice earlier in the Read More
In December’s first installment of The Boot’s Guest Room Sessions, singer-songwriter Eliot Bronson performs his song “Rollin’ Down a Line” while literally rolling down the street. Press play above to watch the video, filmed as Read More
When Darryl Worley and Wynn Varble sat down to write “Have You Forgotten?,” the devastating Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks were several months in the past. For the two songwriters, the sense of patriotism that Read More
Vince Gill began his career as a solo artist in 1983. In 1989, he recorded his breakthrough hit, “When I Call Your Name,” which became a No. 1, multi-award-winning song in 1990. But before the awards Read More
The top live country acts of 2017 all bring something different to the table: There’s a little R&B, traditional country, jazzy harmonies, ballads, catchy pop-influenced songs, rock, duets and everything in between. Imagine if you were Read More
When Jerrod Niemann first heard “God Made a Woman,” which would become the first single from his This Ride album, he knew it was a hit. What surprised him was that more people didn’t think so. Below, Read More
Is there anything better than a really great concert? (Answer: No.) Whether you’re having your heartstrings tugged by a striking ballad or feeling energized by a holler-along encore, nothing beats the experience of live music. Read More
The 2018 Grammy Awards nominations, announced Tuesday (Nov. 28), included some surprises for country music fans … and not all of them were good surprises. While plenty of country artists were thrilled to find themselves Read More
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